stop work
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It makes sense mathematically, too, because you’re going to stop work soon, and you have less time to make up for losses in the market.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
Judge Richard Leon in Washington granted the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s request to temporarily stop work during its legal fight over the 90,000-square-foot project.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026
The kind that document the midday meals of artists and designers who stop work, deliberately, to eat something composed and beautiful.
From Salon ● Feb. 19, 2026
“This stop work order means Massachusetts is losing out on new, additional power generation that could power over 200,000 homes and businesses this winter,” Healey said.
From Barron's ● Jan. 27, 2026
And now go back to your place . . .” a half hour before the usual time to stop work, the Kapo assembled the entire Kommando.
From "Night" by Elie Wiesel
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